Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is
running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
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Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is
running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are
connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
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Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric
cables. |
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Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Note
Removal and installation is described for the side defroster
vent on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front
passenger side as appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Note
Metal shavings or a large quantity of small metal particles found
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WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety
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WARNING
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